#VU16254 Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Published: December 5, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16254
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to errors in SQLite via WebSQL when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to errors in SQLite via WebSQL when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 71.0.3578.80.